Free morning of fun, learning for preschoolers

COLUMBIA –A morning of fun and educational activities is available and free for children ages infant to five at "Messy Morning."

Events will include art activities, games, reading and musical
performances by Mr. Stinky Feet’s Jim Cosgrove, said Tammy Byington, parent education coordinator of First Chance for Children. Cosgrove
will perform at unscheduled times throughout the morning.

“Messy Morning” will be held from 9:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. Saturdayat West Junior High School at 401 Clinkscales Road.

“This is a time for families to get out of the house to do something fun and engaging,” Byington said.

Byington encourages families not to bring children over age 5 unless they have siblings that are in the 0-5 age group.